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Wilmette, IL vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 62.4% less rainy days than Wilmette.
- San Marcos has 39.5% more Sunny Days than Wilmette.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 31.9% better than Wilmette
 Wilmette, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall36  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny190  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Wilmette    4 Reviews

Top notch teachers. Involved parents. Motivated students. Great public schools from elementary through high school.  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a small city close to the lake and close to Chicago. One of the biggest advantages is its schools. Most of the elementary schools have a great school rating of 9  More

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Over 16 years ago

Wilmette is one of the close-in suburbs on Chicago's North Shore. Wilmette and next-door Evanston have their own parks, dining and recreation. And it's a short drive or  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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